Health Disparities
"Did You Know?" is a weekly feature from the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support to inform your prevention activities. We invite you to read, share, and take action!
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June 3, 2011
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One in five U.S. adults has a disability; what's the prevalence of disability where you
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CDC provides state, district and territory based health indicator data that show health disparities among people with disabilities.
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By including people with disabilities in grants that address health disparities, you can help promote health and wellness for people of all different abilities.
April 15, 2011
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Minority health and school food are linked; learn how.
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Black females and Mexican-American males experience the highest rates of obesity among people ≤20 years.
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The HHS Disparities Action Plan, released last week, promotes evidence-based and integrated approaches to achieving health equity.
April 8, 2011
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More than 400,000 teenagers aged 15 to 19 years give birth each year in the United States.
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CDC supports innovative domestic research to prevent unintended teen pregnancy.
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CDC also addresses disparities in teen pregnancy and birth rates as part of the President's Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative.
January 14, 2011
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CDC released the CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Report – United States, 2011 on January 13, 2011.
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A key social determinant of health, early learning opportunities create a critical foundation for children's academic success, health, and well-being, yet not all children are benefiting equally.
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The Guide to Community Preventive Services has evidence-based recommendations for promoting health through early childhood development programs.
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